Backyard Football 99: A Nostalgic Gaming Revival

LOS ANGELES and CHICAGO – September 2, 2025 – Beloved children’s and family entertainment brand Playground Productions announced Backyard Football ’99.

The revival builds on the recent success of Playground’s other remastered classics, such as Backyard Baseball ’97, Backyard Baseball ’01. As a result, Playground continues its mission of fostering a multi-generational community through sports and gaming that is engaging, inclusive, and uplifting. Meanwhile, fans can already get involved — pre-orders are open on mobile platforms, and the game is also available to wishlist on Steam.

Backyard Football ‘99: A Nostalgic Touchdown for Fans

“Backyard Football ‘99 made me a football fan for life. From learning plays to managing teams, this game made football accessible, fun, and exciting for all ages. I am so proud to bring it back in time for football season,” said Lindsay Barnett, CEO of Playground Productions.

The relaunch not only features returning sports legends — including Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, Drew Bledsoe, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Randall Cunningham, and Steve Young — but also highlights the icons who first appeared in the original 1999 release.

Backyard Football ‘99: Legends Weigh In

For Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, the revival is especially meaningful:
“Backyard Sports holds a special place in the hearts of sports fans. When I joined Backyard Football in 1999, it was a great honor, and now I’m excited to celebrate its relaunch so that fans both old and new can share in the experience.”

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino echoed the sentiment:
“Bringing this game back to a new generation of fans and reconnecting with the OGs makes me so excited. Kids today crave connection more than ever, and games like these offer a fantastic platform to experience the fun and excitement of the sport I’ve loved for so long.”

A Modern Revival

The new edition is being brought to life by Mega Cat Studios, known for reviving retro classics with modern accessibility. A dedicated team of developers and fans painstakingly reverse-engineered the original CD-ROM to ensure the game could run smoothly on today’s devices without losing its nostalgic charm.

How to Play

• Launch Date: September 9, 2025
• Platforms: Steam, App Store (iOS), Google Play (Android)
• Availability: Pre-orders open now, Steam wishlisting available

Players can watch the “Backyard Football ‘99 Coming Soon” trailer for a first look at updated gameplay and features.